Christmas 2024
Opening Times
This is the opening times for both The Old Lodge & The Old Fleece
Sunday 1st December: The start of the festive season means the kitchens begin to cook from our new festive menus.
Tuesday 24th December: The Old Lodge & The Old Fleece will be open until 11pm
Wednesday 25th December: We will be serving a Christmas day lunch for pre-booked guests
Thursday 26th December: Open during the day time, food will be served until 5pm, we will close at 6pm
Tuesday 31st December: Open during the day time, food will be served until 5pm, we will close at 6pm.
Monday 1st January: Open during the day time, food will be served until 5pm, we will close at 6pm.
Festive Season at The Old Lodge
Here at The Old Lodge we love any excuse to gather friends, family or work colleagues and the festive season provides the perfect reason to do just that! Find our Festive Season menu to pre-order from by clicking the picture to the left. This menu will apply to all groups of 10 or more people booking in the month of December unless otherwise requested.
Festive Set Menu 2024
2 courses £32pp | 3 courses £39pp
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to the bill for tables of 10 or more people.
V Jerusalem artichoke soup, truffle oil, artichoke crisps *GF Available
Ham hock ballotine, caper & walnut, piccalilli, salad leaves and crostini *GF Available
V Goat cheese soufflé, cheese sauce with kirsch
VG, GF Chargrilled and roasted vegetable: tomatoes, fennel, artichoke, borettane onions, courgette, aubergine, rocket in a Chimichurri sauce
Pan fried mackerel, apple jelly, watercress, cured cucumber & wasabi yoghurt, caviar
Mains
GF Roast turkey, chestnut & apricot stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey glazed carrots, parsnip purée, winter greens, red wine gravy
GF Venison & Oxtail Bourguignon, pancetta, celeriac, mushrooms, carrots & onion. Creamed potato
VG Butternut squash Wellington with sweet potato, puy lentils and root vegetables with green beans, red wine jus
GF Spiced monkfish tails, curried lentils, spinach and chickpea stew, cardamon yoghurt, tomato rice
Desserts
Classic sherry trifle, Bailey’s cream
GF Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, red currants
V Gerbeaud cake with candied walnuts
Warm apple tart, spiced prunes
Selection of cheese, artisan crackers, grapes & celery, quince jelly (£2.00 supplement) *GF Available
If you would like to order from this menu we will require a pre-order so please email theoldlodge@yahoo.co.uk to book.
The a-la carte menu will still be available throughout December for walk-ins or small tables (< 9 people) who don’t wish to pre-order.
Christmas Party Dates at The Old Fleece
Christmas parties at The Old Fleece are BACK by popular demand!
We have created a package for anyone wanting to join a Christmas party, perfect for small businesses or teams, that include fizz on arrival, a sumptuous 3 course meal , all for £50pp - send us an email (theoldfleece@mail.com) if you want to enquire about the dates we are hosting these.
We hope to see you there!
Christmas Day at The Old Lodge
Christmas day at The Old Lodge is magical and we would love it if you could join us! Find out more, including our delectable menu, below!
Adults £115 | Children £55
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Canapes & Champagne on arrival
Starters
VG Celeriac soup, toasted hazelnuts
Game terrine, chestnuts and cranberry wrapped in Parma ham, plum chutney, , garlic crostini
GF Panfried scallops, miso & sriracha glaze, pickled cauliflower, caviar and charred cauliflower purée
VG Pumpkin carpaccio, toasted seeds, bocconcini, hazelnut oil, pickled walnut purée
Mains
Beef Wellington, wild mushrooms, watercress, panhaggerty potatoes, creamed cabbage, Burgundy sauce
Roast turkey, sage & apricot stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey glazed carrots, parsnip purée, winter greens, jus
GF Poached Brill in coconut, champagne sauce, calamansi gel, buttered fondant potatoes, celery and broccoli
VG, Pithivier of caramelised onion, squash, chestnut mushroom, spinach and walnut, cranberry sauce and vegetable jus
Desserts
V Traditional Christmas Pudding, brandy crème anglaise, rum & raison ice cream
V Coffee mousse, on Joconde sponge, mascarpone, Marsala gel.
VG Warm frangipane tart, coconut ice cream.
V Selection of cheese, artisan crackers, grapes & celery, quince jelly (£2.00 supplement) *GF Available
Coffee & Truffles
To reserve your space today tell us which time (between 12 - 3pm) you would like to be seated and how many are in your group by emailing theoldlodge@yahoo.co.uk
Christmas Day at The Old Fleece
We would love you to join us in celebrating Christmas Day at The Old Fleece with the most delicious menu and festive spirit served in abundance!
Christmas Day Menu 2024
Adults £115 | Children £55
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Canapes & Champagne on arrival
Starters
V Celeriac & lovage soup, roasted hazelnuts, parsley oil
Smoked duck breast, roasted balsamic figs, peach purée, watercress salad, stilton crisps
GF Lobster, saffron & chive arancini, cauliflower & saffron purée, pickled beetroot, fish roe
VG Pumpkin carpaccio, toasted seeds, bocconcini, hazelnut oil, pickled walnut purée
VG Wild mushroom & roasted artichoke pithivier, red cabbage & cardamon purée, roasted pistachio
Mains
Roast turkey, chesnut & apricot stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey glazed carrots, swede purée, winter greens, jus
Loin of Venison, celeriac fondant, calvolo Nero, heritage carrots, blueberry jus
GF Pan fried sea trout, tender stem, edamame bean and pea risotto, pomegranate & black fish row salsa
VG Roasted cauliflower, beetroot wellington, roasted fennel, red cabbage purée, coconut milk and pesto sauce, roasted hazelnuts
Desserts
V Christmas Pudding, brandy crème anglaise
V Peanut butter cheesecake, blueberry coulis and roasted pecans
VG Apple and forest berries strudel, brandy custard
Poached pears, orange sorbet, roasted hazelnuts
VSelection of local artisan cheese, crackers, grapes & celery, quince jelly (£2.00 supplement) *GF
How To Book
Everything you need to know about booking with us during the festive season
If you wish to book a table for any time in December you can use the “Book” button at the top of the page.
If you are looking to book for 10 or more people you will need to give us a call or drop us an email using the below contact details. Large groups may be asked to pay a £10pp non-refundable deposit to secure the booking.
If you would like to book a large Christmas party at The Old Lodge you can do so by emailing our events manager, Alex, directly - theoldlodge@yahoo.co.uk.
Bookings for Christmas day will also be dealt with directly with Léa (The Fleece) or Oliver or Alex (The Lodge) and a 50% non-refundable deposit will be required.
Contact Us
The Old Lodge
To book a table call:
01453 832047
Opening Times:
8:00 - 23:00 Mon - Sat / 8:00 - 22:00 Sun
Food Serving Times:
8:00 - 9:45 Mon - Sun - Breakfast
12:00 - 21:00 Mon - Sat
12:00 - 19:45 Sun
The Old Fleece
To book a table call:
01453 872582
Opening Times:
11:00 - 23:00
Food Serving Times:
12:00 - 21:00 Monday to Saturday
12:00 - 19:45 Sunday